2000 SAAB 9-3 wiper fluid

6Engine bay: turboWarning labels ___________ 7
V.I.N. number __________ 229
Engine number _________ 229
Gearbox number ________ 229
Color coding ___________ 229Ignition system _________ 225
Drive belt ______________ 179
Alternator _____________ 179
Spark plugs ____________ 225
Catalytic converter ______ 137
Simple fault tracing
(A/C, ACC) ____________ 207Turbo-compressor ________ 60
Pressure gauge __________ 60
Important considerations
for driving _____________ 136
Technical data: engine ___ 223Manual transmission __________ 173
Automatic transmission ________ 173
Transmission oil ______________ 173
Gearbox: technical data ________ 226
Battery _____________________ 177
Battery charge _______________ 177
Jump starting ________________ 162IB733
Engine: description ____________ 168
Engine oil, level control
and topping up _______________ 172
Engine oil: changing ___________ 172
Oil grade, viscosity ____________ 223
Washer fluid ___________ 180
Topping up with fluid _____ 180
Washer jets ___________ 180
Wiper/washer control stalk _ 74
Steering servo _______________ 177
Fluid checking
and topping up ______________ 177
Coolant, checking
and topping up ________ 174
Coolant, changing ______ 175
Temperature gauge ______ 60
Driving in hot weather ____ 156
Driving in cold weather ___ 154Fuse panels ___________ 187
Changing a fuse ________ 187
Table of fuses __________ 189
Relays _______________ 191
Brake system ________________ 227
Brake fluid __________________ 176
Brake pads __________________ 176
ABS brakes _________________ 149
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75 Instruments and controls
Rear-window wiperRear-window washing and wiping are car-
ried out using the same stalk switch as for
washing and wiping the windshield and
headlights.
This stalk has two additional switches,
ON/OFF and .
The ON position gives intermittent wiping.
The position gives washing and wiping.
After a few sweeps the wiper stops, or
reverts to intermittent wiping if this has been
selected. When washing/wiping of the rear
window ends, the wiper makes a single
sweep after about 15 seconds to wipe away
any remaining washer fluid.
Moving the control stalk to the
spring-loaded position between OFF and
ON will produce a single sweep of the wip-
ers.
Intermittent wiping of the rear window is
done when reverse gear is selected, if the
wipers are in position 1, 2 or 3, see page 74.
IB754
Rear-window wiper 1 Intermittent wiping
2 Washing
Control for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay
2 Short delay
IB935
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167 Car care
IB944
Hood release handle ....... 168
Engine .............................. 168
Engine bay ....................... 169
Engine oil ......................... 172
Transmission fluid .......... 173
Coolant ............................. 174
Brake- clutch fluid and
brake pads ..................... 176
Power steering ................ 177
Battery .............................. 177
Drive belt .......................... 179
Wipers and washers ....... 179
Wiper blades .................... 179
Changing bulbs ............... 181
Fuses ................................ 187
Wheels.............................. 192
Safety belts ...................... 199 Upholstery and trim ......... 200
Textile carpeting .............. 200
Engine bay ........................ 201
Washing ............................ 201
Waxing and polishing ...... 202
Touching up the paint ..... 202
Anti-corrosion treatment . 203
Recovery and/or recycling
of automotive materials. 205
Air conditioning (A/C
system) ........................... 207 Car care
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179 Car care
Drive beltThe alternator is situated on the right-hand
side of the engine. It is driven via a
poly-V-belt from the crankshaft pulley.
The poly-V-belt also drives the water pump,
the A/C compressor and the steering servo
pump.
The belt tension is critical, and is adjusted
by an automatic belt tensioner.
See also page 55, "Warning charging".
Wipers and washersWiper bladesCheck and clean all wiper blades regularly.
We recommend Saab washer fluid for
cleaning.
If poor wiper performance is experienced,
clean the windshield with Saab washer fluid.
This is particularly important if the car has
been through an automatic car wash, as this
sometimes leave a wax coating on the wind-
shield.
If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory,
fit new blades.
Windshield and rear window1 Push the catch in (1).
2 Pull the complete wiper blade down-
wards so that it comes away from the
wiper arm. Slide the entire blade out
from the arm.
WARNING
 Keep hands and clothing clear of drive
belts when engine is running.
 Always stop the engine before
inspecting drive belts.NOTESerious damage can occur to the car’s
electrical system if an alternator lead is
disconnected while the engine is running.
IB929
Drive belt
IB901
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180 Car careHeadlight wipers 1 Lift the wiper arm off the headlight.
2 Detach the wiper blade by pulling it
laterally from the wiper arm.
3 Fit the new blade by sliding it into the
retainer on the wiper arm and pressing it
firmly home.
WasherThe reservoir holds 5 quarts (4.7 litres).
When the SID message "WASHER FLUID
LEVEL LOW" appears there is about
1.5 quarter (1.4 litres) left.
Fill with quality washer fluid, available from
your Saab dealer and follow the instructions
on the package to reduce the risk of freez-
ing.
If the reservoir is run dry and the car has a
rear-window wiper, then after refilling you
cannot wash the rear window until you have
first washed the windscreen.
Washer jetsThe washer jets, which are adjustable, can
be cleaned with a pin if necessary.
The jet for rear-window washing is located
in the right-hand part of the high-mounted
brake light.
IB902
IB899
Washer-fluid reservoir
IB900
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213 Maintenance and owner assistance
Service record retentionService instruction coupons and record
stubs are provided in the Saab Warranties
and Service Record Booklet which accom-
panies this Owner’s Manual. The coupons
are arranged in the order that normal ser-
vice should be performed. The edge of each
coupon is shaded to correspond to the type
of service point:
 Striped - "First Service".
 Blue - Oil change/inspection service.
 Black - Major service.
Note that in Canada a combined service
and warranty book is used, but not service
coupons.
When scheduled services are performed,
your dealer will tear out the applicable
coupon and use it to check off the opera-
tions performed and enter it into the service
file at the dealership. The servicing dealer’s
stamp, along with the date and mileage at
which the service was done, should be
entered on the corresponding stub which
remains in your booklet. The booklet is your
permanent record of the services per-
formed. It also includes a log sheet for
unscheduled repairs.
It is advisable to retain receipts and, if pos-
sible, copies of shop work orders for all ser-
vice and repair work, wherever performed.
Service costsDealer pricing practices and labor for ser-
vice work vary. Saab’s recommended ser-
vice times for each service point do not
include the labor required to replace wear
items, such as wiper blades, brake pads or
tires. Nor is labor to perform other service or
repairs found to be necessary as a result of
the inspections included in these times.
Additional labor and parts will be charged
for such work when necessary, except as
covered under an applicable Saab warranty
or any optional extended service contract.
Transmission fluid changes or suspension
alignment, when necessary, are also addi-
tional.
Dealer charges for general shop material,
regulated hazardous waste removal, recy-
cling expenses or other operation costs may
also be applied to service and repair
invoices and are apt to vary by dealer and
location.
Owner assistanceWarranties and service problem
assistanceFor complete information about all applica-
ble warranties, including the New Car War-
ranty, Perforation Warranty, Vehicle Emis-
sion Warranty and Emission Perforation
Warranty, consult the Warranties and Ser-
vice Record Booklet which accompanies
this Owner’s Manual. It also contains owner
assistance information including Saab
Roadside Assistance. If the booklet is lost or
misplaced, a new one may be ordered
through a Saab dealer or by contacting
Saab.
In the U.S. there is a national Customer
Assistance Center at Saab Cars USA, Inc.
The toll-free number to call from all 50 states
is 1-800-955-9007.
In Canada, please call the Saab Customer
Assistance Centre at 1-800-263-1999.
A list of authorized Saab sales and service
dealers is available for those planning to
travel in the United States and Canada.
Canadian or U.S. travelers may call the
Customer Assistance Center in the country
in which they are traveling.
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233 Index
Index
AA/C system, fault diagnosis
_______ 207
A/C system, maintenance
_________ 207
ACC
__________________________ 80
ACC, useful tips
_________________ 88
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 118
Air conditioning (A/C),
fault diagnosis and maintenance
__ 207
Airbag
_________________________ 22
Alarm _________________________ 35
Alarm functions
__________________ 38
Alarm signals
___________________ 38
Anticorrosion treatment
___________ 203
Anti-theft safety, alarm ____________ 35
Ashtray
_______________________ 123
Audio System
___________________ 90
Automatic climate control (ACC)
_____ 80
Automatic transmission
___________ 141
BBattery
_______________________ 177
Boost starting from donor battery
___ 162
Brake fluid, check
_______________ 176
Brake fluid, grade _______________ 227
Brake pad wear indicators
________ 176
Brakes
________________________ 149Braking
_______________________ 149
Bulb table _____________________ 186
CCD changer
____________________ 101
CD player
______________________ 99
CHECK messages
____________ 63
, 68
CHECKING
__________________ 63
, 68
Cabin lighting
__________________ 121
Calibration, ACC _________________ 86
Car alarm
______________________ 35
Car phone, installation
___________ 109
Cassette player
__________________ 96
Center console compartment
______ 123
Central locking
__________________ 30
Change of address notification
_____ 214
Changing a wheel
_______________ 196
Changing bulbs
_________________ 181
Changing the coolant
____________ 175
Changing the engine oil __________ 173
Changing wiper blades
___________ 179
Chassis number
________________ 229
Child car seats
__________________ 18
Child safety
_____________________ 18
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 33
Child seats
_____________________ 18
Cigar lighter ____________________ 123
Cleaning the soft top
______________ 51
Climate-control system, manual
_____ 76
Clock
__________________________ 69Condensation water, A/C
__________ 78
Condensation water, ACC __________ 81
Convertible
_____________________ 42
Coolant
_______________________ 174
Courtesy Headlight Feature
________ 72
Cruise Control
__________________ 148
Cup holder
_____________________ 122
DDICE/TWICE
___________________ 188
Date code, tires _________________ 195
Dim low beam
___________________ 71
Dimmer
________________________ 74
Direction indicators
_______________ 72
Direction-indicator stalk
____________ 72
Dome lighting
__________________ 121
Door mirrors
___________________ 124
Drive belt
______________________ 179
Driving in deep water
_____________ 166
Driving in hot weather ____________ 156
Driving technique
________________ 153
Driving with a compact spare wheel
_ 165
Driving with a roof load
___________ 158
Driving with the trunk lid open
______ 166
EEconomical motoring
_____________ 153
Electrical system, technical data
____ 225
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Manual climate-control system
______ 76
Manual raising of the soft top,
Convertible
____________________ 46
Manually opening the fuel filler door,
Convertible ____________________ 52
Manually opening the fuel filler door,
Coupé and 5-door
______________ 131
Maxi fuses
_____________________ 188
Memory, driver’s seat
____________ 117
Motoring abroad
________________ 165
NNight Panel
_____________________ 69
OOdometer
______________________ 59
Oil specification
_________________ 223
OnStar
_______________________ 109
Opening handle
_________________ 30
Owner assistance _______________ 213
PPaint touch-up
__________________ 202
Parcel shelf
____________________ 128
Parking
_______________________ 151
Parking brake
__________________ 151Parking lights
___________________ 71
Plates and labels ________________ 229
Power-steering fluid, check
________ 177
Pressure gauge
__________________ 60
Programmable driver’s seat
_______ 117
Programming, ACC
_______________ 86
RRadio
__________________________ 94
Raising the soft top, Convertible
_____ 45
Rear fog light
____________________ 73
Rear seat
_____________________ 125
Rear seat, tipping
_______________ 125
Rear window wiper _______________ 75
Rearview mirrors
________________ 124
Rear-window wiper _______________ 75
Recirculation
____________________ 78
Recycling
_____________________ 205
Refuelling _____________________ 138
Relay table ____________________ 190
Remote control __________________ 30
Remote control battery, changing
____ 32
Reporting safety defects
__________ 214
Rev counter
_____________________ 59
Reversing lights
_________________ 73
Rotating the tires ________________ 193
Running-in
_____________________ 140
SSAHR, head restraint
____________ 114
SID (Side instrument display)
_______ 62
SRS (airbag)
____________________ 22
Safety belts
_____________________ 12
Safety belts, care of
______________ 199
Seat-belt pretensioners
____________ 13
Seats
_________________________ 112
Securing a load
__________________ 33
Service costs
___________________ 213
Service information
______________ 214
Service intervals
________________ 212
Service record retention
__________ 213
Side airbag
_____________________ 27
Side airbags ____________________ 27
Ski hatch
______________________ 128
Snow tires _____________________ 227
Soft-top storage, Convertible
________ 50
Spare wheel
___________________ 130
Speedometer ____________________ 59
Starting the engine
______________ 135
Steering pump oil, grade
__________ 226
Steering-wheel adjustment ________ 118
Sunroof
_______________________ 120
TTachometer
_____________________ 59
Tailgate, opening
_________________ 33
Technical data
__________________ 220
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